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TextLinkAds is now offering a new service called ReviewMe.com where bloggers get paid to write about stuff. As I am a current customer of TextLinkAds, I thought I’d give it a try. So here it is, my first paid-for review.

Things I like about ReviewMe.com so far:

Pleasant graphic design (Web 2.0 style points)

Not too heavy on the ajax interactions

Fairly clear explanations of how things work (though, see the not-likes below for more on this).

I feel like I can trust them since I’m already dealing with the parent company TextLinkAds.

The amount that they’re offering seems like a good amount ($30 to write this particular review, for example).

Getting my PayPal account details right up front and offering check payments as well. That feels like I’ll get paid.

Disclosure Policy I really like that they have a clear policy of disclosure when posting a paid review. That seems like a clean, clear and honest approach that will at least let readers know when a post has been sponsored.

Things I’m not completely thrilled about:

Having to supply SSN right up front. A lot of services make this a later step. I know why they need it (it’s the law in the United States), but I’d feel more comfortable if they requested this particular info after I had completed the signup process.

Need more clarity for the blogger user type (me) for how to get new reviews, or maybe an explanation that’s not just in the FAQ. If I submitted a site as a blogger / publisher, you should provide me with a clear next step and set my expectations. I felt a sense of “what’s next” after completing signup.

All in all, I’m excited about this program and having it help pay for my monthly hosting fees. If you have a website, or want to pay to have bloggers like me post reviews of your product on their sites, I’d recommend giving it a try.